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Best tofu, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Nancy Singleton Hachisu, Denise St. Onge, Tasting Table ranking, David Kuo and 3 more. Recommendations come from epicurious.com, tastingtable.com and laweekly.com.

International Pantry · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Hodo Organic Tofu (firm or medium)

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    St. Onge: “Hodo tofu is packed full of flavor — you can taste the nuttiness and richness of the beans.” When Hachisu is touring the US she has Hodo’s medium tofu, yuba and soy milk shipped to her for their “excellent bean flavor.” It also placed high in Tasting Table’s ranking, which singled out its taste and texture.
    Where to buy · hodofoods.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: epicurious.com ↗
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    Meiji Tofu Supreme

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    Kuo: “When you taste Meiji for the first time, you realize what real tofu should taste like… so flavorful you can eat it plain, with a spoon.” Hachisu calls it “the closest to Japanese tofu.” Made in Gardena; mostly sold around LA.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: epicurious.com ↗
  3. 3

    Phoenix Bean Tofu

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    Small-batch Chicago tofu from Illinois-grown, non-GMO soybeans. Vincent: “The texture is creamy without the mouthfeel of dairy.” Conlon likes its mild flavor and its turmeric baked tofu. Hachisu has used it too.
    Where to buy · phoenixbeantofu.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: epicurious.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best tofu, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Hodo Organic Tofu (firm or medium), chosen by Denise St. Onge (Greens, San Francisco); Nancy Singleton Hachisu (Japan: The Cookbook). St. Onge: “Hodo tofu is packed full of flavor — you can taste the nuttiness and richness of the beans.” When Hachisu is touring the US she has Hodo’s medium tofu, yuba and soy milk shipped to her for their “excellent bean flavor.” It also placed high in Tasting Table’s ranking, which singled out its taste and texture. Source: epicurious.com ↗
What are the other top picks for tofu?
No. 2 is Meiji Tofu Supreme, chosen by David Kuo (Little Fatty, Los Angeles); Nancy Singleton Hachisu (Japan: The Cookbook). No. 3 is Phoenix Bean Tofu, chosen by Jason Vincent (Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar, Chicago); Abe Conlon (Fat Rice, Chicago). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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